Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Monroe County, Tennessee

Donna Faye Kirby

Donna Faye Kirby

Apr 25, 2021

Donna Kirby, age 62, of Tellico Plains went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 25, 2021.

Donna enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother and she loved spending time with her grandkids. Donna will be greatly missed and forever loved.

Her memory will...

Mary Nell Thorne

Mary Nell Thorne

Apr 21, 2021

Mary Baker Thorne, age 81 of Tellico Plains, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Beulah Baker; by all her brothers and sisters; son, Lanny Stinnett Jr.; daughter, Teresa Ann Stinnett Hensley; grandson Steven Hensley; her last husband, Ronald Thorne.

Mary had...

Carl Raymond Kirkland

Carl Raymond Kirkland

Apr 15, 2021

Carl Raymond Kirkland, age 73, of Tellico Plains passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Garfield and Imogene Kirkland; brother, Harty Kirkland; brother-in-laws, Charles Jr. Best and Dale Patterson; nephew, Terry Best.

Carl was born and raised in the Ballplay community and accepted the Lord as his personal...

Garry Lewis Ferguson

Garry Lewis Ferguson

Apr 7, 2021

Garry Ferguson, age 60, of Tellico Plains passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Casey Ferguson.

Garry attended Center Presbyterian Church. One of his favorite quotes “I came up over that mountain, saw Tellico, and knew I was home”

He is survived by his wife, Maria...

Richard Harry Leipfert

Richard Harry Leipfert

Apr 6, 2021

Richard "Dick" Harry Leipfert, age 78, of Tellico Plains, TN, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Leipfert; brother, Robert Leipfert; aunt, Jane E. Brown; niece, Nicole Leipfert

Richard spent 27 years in the US Navy, worked for 10 years after his retirement from the Navy working...

Starlet "Ray" Ward

Starlet "Ray" Ward

Apr 5, 2021

Starlet “Ray” Ward, age 65 , of  Madisonville, was carried to his heavenly home by angels on Monday, April 5, 2021 at UT Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, General Grant and Della May Ward; daughter, Sarina Marie Roberts; sisters, Shirley Clark and JoAnn McMaster; and brother Lawrence Ward.

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Rody 'Bunkum' Tucker

Rody 'Bunkum' Tucker

Mar 17, 2021

Rody “Bunkum” Tucker, age 65, of Tellico Plains passed away, Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reed and Doris Tucker; sister, Tooter Coleman; special friends, Mickey Stewart and Tank Turner.

Bunkum worked as a concrete finisher 40 plus years of his life. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed farming...

Lodema "Noon" Akins

Lodema "Noon" Akins

Mar 17, 2021

Lodema “Noon” Akins, age 92, of Tellico Plains was carried away to her heavenly home in the arms of Angels on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 while surrounded by her loving family.

She was a fixture in the town of Tellico Plains and anyone who passed her house probably seen her standing on a bank working her flowers....

Tyler Dewayne Plemons

Tyler Dewayne Plemons

Mar 7, 2021

Tyler Dewayne Plemons, age 24, of Coker Creek gained his wings, Saturday, March 7, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald Taylor; and uncles, Utah and Richard Dalton.

Tyler enjoyed driving and riding the back roads in his pick-up truck. He loved spending time around a bon fire with family and friends....

Hazel Anne Moses

Hazel Anne Moses

Mar 5, 2021

Hazel “Anne” Moses, age 51 of Tellico Plains passed away Friday, March 5, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ila Irene and Raymond Earl Moses; brother, Raymond Earl Moses, Jr.; grandparents; brother-in-law, Tony Moses, and sister-in-law, Peggy Harris.

Anne was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Madisonville, TN....

Nancy Lynn Manning

Nancy Lynn Manning

Mar 2, 2021

Nancy Lynn Manning, age 60, of Madisonville passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonzo Manning and Lois “Rita” Cook and infant sister, Marsha Manning. Nancy was an active member of the Madisonville Chapter #426 Order of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by her by her uncle,...

Jeffery Lewis Weygandt

Jeffery Lewis Weygandt

Feb 28, 2021

Jeffery Lewis Weygandt, age 61, of Tellico Plains, TN and a former resident of Citrus County FL, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis E. Weygandt.

Jeff was an all-around handy man and enjoyed spending time doing small projects; his latest was raising and working with honey...

Norma Ruth Wilson

Norma Ruth Wilson

Feb 25, 2021

Norma Ruth Wilson, age 63, of Tellico Plains went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 25, 2021 after a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her father, James T. Peels; mother, Wilma Jean Bowers; and brother Willie Peels. Norma loved attending church at the House of Prayer. In her spare time, she could be...

Carl Lester

Carl Lester

Feb 22, 2021

Carl John Lester, Jr., age 81 of Madisonville made his way home on Monday, Feb 22, 2021 after a brief illness.

Carl was born in Tellico Plains, TN and grew up in Lenoir City. He married and moved back to the town he loved where he raised his family. Carl supported the community as a member of...

Annette Clarkson

Annette Clarkson

Feb 18, 2021

Annette Clarkson, age 75, formerly of Elk Rapids, MI and current resident of Madisonville, passed away of natural causes on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

She is preceded in death by husband, Jim Clarkson; parents, Charlie and Ruby Smith.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was known as “nana” to everyone she met.

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William Harold Taylor

William Harold Taylor

Feb 14, 2021

William “Harold” Taylor, age 67 , of Sweetwater, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Shirley Taylor; sister, Kathy Wade; grandson, Eli Laymance.

Harold was a deacon of Fairview Baptist Church of Tellico Plains, TN. He enjoyed fishing,...

Joan "Lea" Collier

Joan "Lea" Collier

Feb 12, 2021

Joan “Lea” Collier, age 74 of Vonore, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021.

She is survived by her husband, David Collier; daughter, Lori McNeese; sons, Joseph Doheny and Eric Kolb.

The family will receive friends Sunday, February 21, 2021, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at Myers Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held...

Terry Lynn Taylor

Terry Lynn Taylor

Feb 9, 2021

Terry Lynn Taylor, age 67, of Maryville, TN, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Ann Taylor Boring; sister, Tammy Steele; best friend and brother, Lewis Kirby. Terry was a wonderful father, grandfather, husband and friend to many. He will be greatly missed by all.

He...

Todd Berry Davis

Todd Berry Davis

Jan 31, 2021

Todd Berry Davis, 57, of Tellico Plains, TN was called by God to his Heavenly home Sunday, January 31, 2021.He is preceded in death by his Father, Buster Davis.

He enjoyed his job as a truck driver and working in construction. His Grandchildren brought a lot of  joy to his life and he loved them very much....

Almarine "Alma" Boring Baker

Almarine "Alma" Boring Baker

Jan 27, 2021

Alma Boring Baker, 86, a resident of Tellico Plains, formerly of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.

She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and is preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas Doss and Vivian Boring; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lafayette “Fate” and Louise Baker; husband, Herman Baker; brother, Arlice E. Boring; and...